So You Want to Write? Blog

Readers need to be drawn to your characters. How do you ensure this outcome as you develop your characters? Here's how...

Looking to publish non-fiction? Here's what you need to know—from which publishers to approach, to how to turn your idea into a proposal, and more.

No clue how much to charge for your writing? Here's what you need to consider when you establish your freelance writing rate.

Should you outline your book? There's no right answer (But—yes, yes, a thousand times yes.)

Stuck in a writing rut? Uninspired? Unmotivated? Lonely? You don't need to give up on your craft, just join a writing group. 

Whether you're traditionally published or self-published, the job of marketing your book ultimately lies with you. Here's how to go about it in an effective (and sane!) way.

Freelance writing is one of the best ways to earn money while working from home—or anywhere in the world. Here's how to start.

This advice from psychologists will help you capture your reader's attention right from the start.

Writing tips from 14-year-old author, Risha Chaurasia.

All great stories have a main character that is deeply flawed, and that's why we can relate—we're all flawed!

What do magazine editors want in your short stories? We asked a literary journal editor to find out!

If your goal is also to sell books once they’re published, then you need to make time for marketing.

Has your writing become predictable? You can flex your creativity muscles with these short story forms. 

This 4-step guide for every piece of writing will help you develop a writing routine and drive you towards writing success.

You can never do too much research, but you CAN put too much of it into your story.

Fasten your seatbelt and author Julee Balko will tell you why she decided to go with an independent publisher.

In this video we sat down with literary agent, author, and former editor/author coach Jessica Reino to ask our most burning writer questions.

YA continues to explode in popularity, which is great news for those writing for that audience. Here are 10 literary agents looking for the next great YA book.

You’ve finished your manuscript, done several rounds of editing, and sent it out to beta readers. Congratulations! What do you do next?

Author Lisa de Nikolits wants you to write your book, not manifest it. Here are her ten tough love tips for writers that she's learned after publishing ten novels in ten years.

Know the self-publishing path is right for you and your book, but don't know how to go about it? Follow these 8 steps.